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Because of their expertise and reputations, members of the UB faculty and staff are sought out by reporters who quote them in print, broadcast and online publications around the world. Here is a sampling of recent media coverage in which UB is mentioned prominently.
“If the assumption about the necessity of expression is correct, then we should expect those who are failing to share would be the ones to express more negative mental and physical health conditions. I would have thought that the people who did not want to express, that they would have been worse off.”
Mark Seery, assistant professor of psychology, in an article in Newsweek that reports on his research that has shown that while common sense generally dictates that letting it all out, blowing off steam and getting it off your chest are the appropriate way to deal with difficulties, those who do not reveal their feelings in the wake of a collective trauma turn out just fine, if not better, than those who do.
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“They have these amazing clothes, and the [women] have endless relationships with really interesting, exciting men. You wish your life could be like that—most women do. Why wouldn’t we? They live lives of lavish extravagance and they hardly work.”
Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, in an article in the Baltimore Sun on the release of "Sex and the City" and the movie’s influence on fashion.
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“This came out of left field, completely unanticipated and unexpected. You would think that when a plan of this magnitude is afoot, the relevant state officials would consult those of us who have expertise.”
Makau Mutua, dean of the Law School, in an article on the Law Blog of The Wall Street Journal on the decision by New York state legislators to fund study proposals for three new law schools in the state.
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